Airbrush Tanning FAQ

How to prep before your session?

  • Take a shower at least 3 hours before the appointment

  • Shave, wax OR exfoliate* the skin at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. It's important to allow the amino acids to reconstruct as DHA needs amino acids to develop. Also, the pores need time to close before the application otherwise it may leave dark spots.

  • Do not use lotion, gel, wax shaving cream or other oil based products as they could leave residues on the skin and prevent the solution from developing correctly.

  • Do not wear makeup, cream, sunscreen, perfume or deodorant the day of the appointment.

  • Moisturize the skin days prior to the session (not the day of the appointment)

  • The application can be done with or without undergarments or bathing suit, for male anatomy we ask that the client wears a form of coverage on this area (speedo, swimwear, or underwear of choice).

  • We recommend you to wear loose and dark clothing when leaving your appointment.

*Exfoliation is the absolute key to optimal results

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE SESSION?

  • Avoid activities that provoke sweating or any contact with liquid during the development period. If it's raining or snowing outside, wear long clothing that cover well.

  • Do not apply cream or makeup on the skin during the development period

  • If you will be sleeping with the solution on, go to bed wearing long clothes

  • Wait 8 to 12 hours or 1 to 5 hours before showering, depending on the solution. Refer to your artist for the adapted delay.

  • Rinse the whole body and faces thoroughly. Rinse until the water is clear. For the first shower we recommend not using soap.

  • Moisturize the skin daily with an appropriate lotion.

  • Excessive sweating, jacuzzis or saunas, taking long hot baths or showers often can cause faster fading.

  • Do not wax areas where solution has been applied for the duration of the result. A delicate shaving may be done occasionally.

  • Use gentle facial cleansers, oil or exfoliation cleansers are not recommended.

  • Avoid lotion, soap and body wash containing mineral oils, petroleum and alcohol. These ingredients can affect the result and cause a faster fading.

  • Do not exfoliate the skin for the duration of the result. When the tan starts to fade, exfoliate the skin again in order to remove the old tan results.

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